Kim Scanlon Executive Officer Wang Central 15-17 Ely St, Wangaratta 3677
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Karlie Langdon Program Coordinator Wang Central 15-17 Ely St, Wangaratta 3677
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Outside back Outside front our The Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program gratefully acknowledges the contributions of our partners. Their valuable support truly makes a difference in partners developing the region’s leaders.
Mansfield & District
Tim McCurdy MP Tourism North East Twin Prism Consulting Tammy Atkins Steph Ryan MP Victoria Police Australian Resilience Centre Australian Alpine Valleys Bill Tilley MP Goulburn Murray Community Dowling Brothers Yarrawonga Agribusiness Forum Sussan Ley MP Leadership TSS Advisory Cooinda Aged Care Regional Development Australia Shadforth Financial Group Gateway Health Murray Darling Basin Authority Voices for Indi The Communications Dept. Australian Federal Parliament Charles Sturt University Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway ACRE Victorian Parliament Rural Training Initiatives Lindenwarrah at Milawa FRRR Victorian Ombudsman YMCA Howmans Gap Renee Paola Graphic Design Lingford Consulting Melissa Griffiths La Trobe University What’s in a name? A lot it seems. AVCLP has recently changed its name to Alpine Valleys Community Leadership. The new name for the organisation reflects the diverse range of programs currently offered and provides clarity and purpose for new opportunities that the organisation is seeking to develop and deliver. The increasing breadth of leadership development programs that Alpine Valleys Community Leadership is offering is reflected in the increased size of this edition of our Yearbook. The organisation seeks to find gaps in the leadership capability of our region and beyond and to work with a range of partners to design and deliver new programs that address these gaps. A huge number of people have contributed to the development of Alpine Valleys Community Leadership over the years, and we trust that this Yearbook demonstrates the fruits of their labour. The future for Alpine Valleys Community Leadership is looking bright.
Board 5 Welcome to Alpine Valleys Community Leadership 6 2018 AVCLP program 10 Short Courses 26 Alumni 31 04 MESSAGE FROM THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT
Graduates contribute to their community or workplace in so many ways and we celebrate and congratulate them on their The Andrews Labor achievements in community leadership. Government is pleased to The Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program benefits individual support Victoria’s Regional participants by providing them with the skills, knowledge and self-confidence Community Leadership to actively engage in local and wider communities. Alpine Valleys Community Programs to strengthen Leadership programs also benefit local communities more broadly by improving their capacity to recognise, prioritise and drive regional change. leadership across rural and The development of regional community and business leaders is vital to the regional Victoria. success of regional Victoria. Through its leadership programs, short courses, networking and Alumni opportunities, Alpine Valleys Community Leadership With the delivery of its eighteenth fosters the development of a vibrant network of community and business Program, the Alpine Valleys leaders in North East Victoria and Border regions. Community Leadership Program is continuing to develop leaders The Victorian Government has provided $8 million over four years through that will lead change within and the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund to support ten leadership programs across their rural and regional across regional Victoria. Through these programs, the Victorian Government is communities, and beyond. helping communities become stronger, more resilient, and the best they can be. Congratulations to the 24 Well done to the graduates of the 2017-2018 Alpine Valleys Community participants graduating from AVCLP Leadership Program for taking this vital step in developing your leadership 2018. skills and committing the time, energy and enthusiasm to better understand your region, your own capabilities and what you might contribute to rural and You now join an alumnus of 391 regional Victoria in the future. graduates from North East Victoria and Border regions and over 3500 I look forward to hearing how your leadership journey progresses. from across rural and regional Victoria.
I am confident that the program graduates’ deep understanding of their region will equip them well to face the social, economic and Hon. Jaala Pulford MP, administrative challenges they will Minister for Regional Development encounter. AVCL BOARD AND STAFF 05
Alpine Valleys Community Leadership BOARD & STAFF 2017-18
Linda Griffiths-Brown Kirsten Williams Anthony Griffiths Chair Deputy Chair Treasurer
Ty Caling Marian Dowling Robyn Farley Res Oct 17
Clare Kiely Rosie Koop Tarek Rana Carolyn Sammon Res May 18
Kim Scanlon Karlie Langdon Susan Benedyka Sheree McKenzie Tammy Atkins Executive Officer Program Coordinator Facilitator Bookkeeper Marketing 06 2018 CHAIR REPORT
Welcome from the Chair
What a year for Alpine Valleys Community Leadership! Firstly, congratulations to our crop of 2018 Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program graduates. We have enjoyed watching you grow and develop and look forward to seeing the great benefits you will continue to provide your communities. We now encourage you to become active members of our Alumni network.
Thankyou to those individuals, groups and Committees of Management and Boards and To our dedicated and hard working staff, organisations who supported AVCL and we have held workshops, conferences and volunteer Board and sub-committee our participants by enabling them to have events with guest speakers. members, thankyou. We appreciate all that this leadership journey. Without you, this you do for this great organisation. Last but Program could not be delivered. We believe that strong communities can by no means least, none of this could be change people’s lives, enabling people to achieved without all the supporters in our With these 24 graduates our total number of make positive changes for themselves, their community and beyond, who are committed to Alumni grows to 391 from the 18 years of the communities and our region. realising our vision of: Vibrant and sustainable Program. Our graduates join an incredible communities through local leadership. cohort of people who continue to do amazing Consistent with our Strategic Plan, the things, personally and professionally, opportunities for our Annual Program leading I say thankyou to each and every one of you. and make a positive contribution to our to further leadership development are being Together we are making a positive difference community. realised. in our community.
The change of our organisation’s name to Some of our AVCLP Alumni are graduating Alpine Valleys Community Leadership was in May from Charles Stuart University’s undertaken to reflect the work we deliver in first Regional Leadership Program, and we Linda Griffiths-Brown addition to our flagship Annual Program. welcome our new partnership with Latrobe AVCL Chair University who are offering AVCLP graduates AVCL continues to expand on the range of significant credits towards their Masters of leadership training opportunities it offers Business Administration (MBA) program. partnering organisations. For example Victoria’s first LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program was delivered in early 2018. Governance training continues to be provided to 2018 EO REPORT 07
Executive Officer Report
It’s a great time to be involved with Alpine Valleys Community Leadership. There is a sense that collectively we are taking Alpine Valleys “to the next level” in all that we do. Although seemingly a subtle change, a major step forward in the maturity of the organisation this year was the revision of our name, to Alpine Valleys Community Leadership.
This new name reflects the intention of the We have established regional pathways for Under the caring leadership of Program organisation to deliver an ever-increasing leadership studies, allowing people to study Coordinator Karlie Langdon, the ten month range of programs and workshops for where they work and live. Charles Sturt “journey” for its participants was successfully community organisations, government, University’s first intake of students from their delivered. This year the Program was well and industry sectors and aligns with our Regional Leadership Program (co-designed over-subscribed and a record number of 25 vision of creating Vibrant and sustainable as a next step to the AVCLP) will graduate in candidates were selected. Unfortunately, communities through local leadership. May this year, and Latrobe University is now due to changed work commitments one offering AVCLP graduates significant credits participant withdrew, but this still leaves the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership is into their MBA program. 2017-18 cohort as one of the largest groups to increasingly diversifying its partnerships in ever graduate from AVCLP. order to deliver a range of new programs that Each week Alpine Valleys Community meet the leadership needs of our regional and Leadership delivers some type of tailored The growth of our organisation only comes rural communities. This year we designed and training for groups, ranging from in-house with hard work, commitment and a shared delivered regional Victoria’s first Leadership governance workshops for community vision. I thank the Board, staff and contractors, Program for LGBTIQ+ communities. The Boards, to workshops and training on aspects our league of supporters and the wonderful Program proved very timely following on from of leadership for partners such as the Country participants of our programs that make this Australia’s marriage equality debate, and Fire Authority and Local Government. Monthly effort so rewarding. generated rave reviews from participants for public workshops that tackle different aspects Finally, congratulations to our newest its content and delivery. of leadership continue to be offered, with graduates and welcome to the AVCLP Alumni topics as wide ranging as public speaking, In another first for regional Victoria, and in network. We know that you will use your coaching and mentoring, personal branding partnership with the Victorian Department of new-found skills, knowledge and networks to and grant writing. Environment Land Water and Planning and continue to make this region a great place to the Australian Institute of Company Directors, We are still most proud of our flagship live, work and play. Alpine Valleys Community Leadership program the Alpine Valleys Community designed and delivered a pilot program of Leadership Program. Kim Scanlon Governance training specifically for Committee AVCL Executive Officer members of DELWP facilities across the Hume region. 08 2018 AVCL AT A GLANCE
2017-2018 at a glance
Our Purpose
To enhance the leadership capacity of people and organisations in North East Victoria and Border regions by: • Delivering the Alpine Valleys volunteer board Community Leadership Program as members govern our flagship program; • Offering a range of leadership the organisation programs and workshops to meet community needs; • Developing and strengthening regional community leadership Alpine Valleys Community networks; Leadership beliefs: • Engaging and linking our Alumni with community networks and • We believe in the strength that resides in community. partnerships; • We believe strong communities can change people’s lives, • Promoting community enabling people to make positive changes for themselves, conversations about issues their communities, and our region. affecting the region; • We believe that if people are empowered they can shape • Enabling people to make a their own future and make a difference in our communities. difference and enhance their • We believe that solutions to community problems lie within contribution to community. communities. 2018 AVCL AT A GLANCE 09
Our Vision Vibrant and sustainable communities through local leadership
Our Values
• Excellence In the development and delivery of our activities. • Agility Being proactive and relevant to the changing needs of our communities. • Innovation Fostering creative ideas and identifying opportunities to strengthen our communities. million* per year value of AVCLP • Collaboration Building relationships and partnerships that deliver mutual Alumni volunteering benefit and value. contribution • Integrity Displaying transparency and accountability to our stakeholders. *2017 VRCLP State Survey • Respect Conducting our relationships with honesty, trust and compassion.
14 new leadership programs and workshops developed and delivered
Participants average number of monthly of our short volunteer hours of our Alumni courses and skills workshops 10 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM
the 2018 program
AVCLP Tallangatta Corryong
Patrons Bright message Mansfield 24 Graduates 2018 in 2018
Just as athletes gain a huge sense of satisfaction at achieving the goal of winning, so do leaders when they achieve their goal. Likewise, the more difficult or complex the task, the greater is the personal satisfaction.
The supporters and followers also share the pleasure of a successful project as do the wider community beneficiaries. So the leaders’ vision brings a sense of well being to many.
In today’s world of change there are Estimated numerous opportunities for leaders to number of grasp a challenge and to experience the 83 Speakers kilometres satisfaction of helping society through the donated bumps. traveled by our their time Khancoban Unless someone takes the lead things participant tend to stay the same and the potential study advantages are lost.
So, keep in mind the leaders’ mantra, “If it is to be, it is up to me” and on completion many will share the pleasure of a job well done.
John Brown AO - AVCLP Patron 9 Local 28 Tours & Government site visits Areas 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM 11
Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program Coordinator’s Report
AVCLP historically makes an impact on people in so many ways and this year is no different. The 2018 AVCLP Graduates have travelled across our prosperous region with their fellow participants, exploring current themes, issues and topics, all the while gaining a deeper understanding of their own values, their beliefs and the communities they call home.
This year we celebrate the Graduation of to our local member Cathy McGowan MP AO Our skills days continue to develop 24 participants who collectively represent for hosting us, so that the group could gain participants with hands on, tangible skills that the expansiveness of the North East, an understanding of all the ‘ins and outs’ of they can use in their communities, in their everywhere from Khancoban, Mt Beauty, federal politics. Our cohort met with staff, personal lives and in their job roles. There Bright, Mansfield, Yarrawonga and media and politicians, including our Prime have been several participants who have surrounds. Minister the Hon Malcom Turnbull MP. On a gained promotions or new roles over the last visit to Government House the group also had 10 months, who have challenged themselves Not only geographically diverse, the group the opportunity to discuss community and to step up and who have pushed themselves represents a vast range of industries including rural leadership with His Excellency General out of their comfort zones with the belief they Dairy, Education, Media, Health, Agriculture, the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC have the ability to effectively contribute to Small Business, Sport and Health. Governor General of Australia, which was an building prosperous communities. The group commenced their journey at amazing experience. I congratulate the 2018 AVCLP Graduates on the Opening Retreat back in July 2017, The Annual Program schedule included a every achievement during the program and overlooking Lake Hume and the snow- study tour to Melbourne and a combined wish you all the best with your future dreams, capped High Country, the epitome of the program day held at the MCG where AVCLP visions and journeys. Alpine Valleys. The energy of expectation, joined participants from the other nine anticipation and uncertainty seems so long Victorian Regional Community Leadership ago, as this group 10 months on, are a now Programs from across the State. Some new connected force of leaders who join our Karlie Langdon program themes this year included Positive almost 400 strong AVCLP Alumni. AVCLP Program Coordinator Ageing and Our Region-Our Future, adding a A highlight of the year has been our second suite of new speakers and thought-provoking study tour to Canberra and we are so grateful learning. 12 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM
Opening Retreat Skills Day #1 Facilitators Susan Benedyka, Kim Sponsor Regional Development Karlie Langdon and Scanlon Victoria Workshop Setting the Scene: Overview of Tammy Atkins Principal, the Leadership Program, Getting to Tammy Atkins Consulting: know each other, Understanding Networking and Social Media temperaments, The value of Etiquette networking, Questioning etiquette, Workshop Karlie Langdon Winning Introduction to reflection tools, Grants Understanding self and others, Regional Economy Workshop Kim Scanlon Public Teams and group processes, SPONSOR Brown Brothers Speaking Introduction to the AVCLP journey. > Ross Brown Executive Director, 2017 18 August Fri Pavilion, Myrtleford Ablett Brown Brothers Winery: Wine Fri 21 & Sat 22 July 2017 21 & Sat 22 July Fri Hume Resort Lake Hotel Ibis Styles Albury, Tourism and our Local Economy > Barry Sullivan Chair, North East Regional Executive Forum: Leadership in Business Tour Brown Brothers Winery facilities > Irene Grant Chair, Ovens Murray Regional Partnership: Current and emerging regional priorities Workshop Karlie Langdon Understanding our region and it’s economic drivers Fri 4 August 2017 4 August Fri Milawa Vineyard Brothers Brown
Melbourne Study Tour Sponsors Regional Development Victoria, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Hugh Williamson Foundation Day 1 > Melissa Griffiths Transgender Strategist, Speaker and Social Entrepreneur: Effective Advocacy > David Barry Deputy Auditor-General, Auditor-General’s Office: Achieving innovative outcomes in a conservative sector and a risk driven environment > Clive Rust APM Commander for Eastern Region, Victoria Police: The Leadership role Police play in regional communities > Tim McCurdy MP Member for Ovens Valley and Steph Ryan MP Member for Euroa, The Nationals Party: Leadership in Government Tour and Presentation Greg Mills Communications and Public Engagement Team, Parliament of Victoria: The Ins and Outs of State Parliament Day 2 Victorian Rural Community Leadership Program (VRCLP) Combined Program Day > Kat Baddeley CEO VRCLP: Welcome Address > The Hon Jaala Pulford MLC Minister for Regional Development Victoria: Special Address > Frank Kelloway and Dr Daniel Terrill Partners Deloitte: Flourish or Languish, My Place My Choice > Jason Clarke Director, Minds at Work: Small Steps, Giant Leaps > Shawn Callahan Founder Anecdote: The Secret Language of Community Leadership Mon 4 & Tue 5 September 2017 2017 5 September Mon 4 & Tue locations Melbourne CBD Various 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM 13
Community Development Sponsor Mansfield Shire Council > Cr. Harry Westendorp Mansfield Shire Council: The Elusive nature of leadership and it’s scarcity > James Wilson Managing Director, Mansfield Armchair Cinema (The MAC) Not- For-Profit Trust: Community Engagement & The Arts Tour Mansfield Men’s Shed hosted by Cr. Paul Sladdin Mansfield Shire Council, and the Mansfield Men’s Shed members Workshop Karlie Langdon Community strengths profiling Community Development Panel Kirsten Lingard Team Leader, Community Development, Keira McDonough, Community Development Officer and Dan Purcell Sport and Recreation Officer, Mansfield Shire Council: Developing Connected Communities Fri 22 September 2017 2017 22 September Fri Council Chambers Mansfield Shire Skills Day #2 Community Resilience Sponsor Regional Development Sponsor Regional Development Victoria Victoria > Stewart Kreltszheim CFA District 23, Operations Manager: Lessons from Workshop Michelle Hudson Director adversity The Communications Department: > Paul Ryan Director, The Australian Resilience Centre: Creating positive change Working with the Media to Tell your through social networks Story > Denis Ginnivan Founder at Events that Matter and Vice President, Voices for Workshop Geoff Prior Managing Indi: Community participation and action Director, Lingford Consulting: Time Tour Yackandandah Historic Town Walk hosted by Rod Milachamp Management WORKSHOP Jake’s Team - ‘Realistic Race’: Understanding disability Workshop Kim Scanlon Leadership vs > Mark McKenzie McHarg Past Director and Chairman, Yackandandah Community Management Development Company (YCDCo): A big idea for a small town Fri 6 October 2017 2017 6 October Fri Mudgegonga Hall 2017 3 November Fri Sports Park Yackandandah
Health and Wellbeing Justice Sponsor Upper Murray Health and Sponsor Beechworth Correctional Community Services Facility, Department of Justice > Kerry Flanagan Health Promotion > Bret Lacey Operations Manager, Worker, UMHCS: The challenges Beechworth Correctional Centre: of health provision in remote rural Welcome and overview areas Tour Kelly Jones, Beechworth > Bridie Edwards Country Correctional Centre Education Partnership and Towong Speakers Beechworth Correctional Shire, Communications Officer: Centre Prisoners: Conversations Mental Health support for young with Inmates people in rural areas > Renae Johns Specialist Learning > Kate Wheeler UMHCS Rural & Development Officer, Community Outreach worker: Supporting those Correctional Services, Hume with mental health issues Region; Department of Justice > Karlie Langdon Introduction to and Regulation and Rachelle mindfulness Knights Professional Practice
Fri 20 October 2017 2017 October 20 Fri Services, Corryong Health and Community Murray Upper Advisor, Department of Justice and Regulation: Offenders in the Community > Howard Hillam Team Manager, Youth Justice, Department of Justice and Regulation Understanding the Youth Justice System > Inspector Kerrie Hicks Victoria Police: Modern Policing Fri 17 November 2017 2017 17 November Fri Beechworth Quercus 14 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM
Skills Day #3 Tourism Sponsor Regional Development Sponsor Alpine Shire Council Victoria > Will Jeremy Director Assets, Workshop Karlie Langdon Reflection Alpine Shire: Welcome to the Alpine - what has changed over the break, Shire what has stayed the same? > Amber Gardner CEO, Tourism Workshop Karlie Langdon and Kim North East: Challenges and Scanlon 360°participant feedback/ Opportunities for Tourism in North evaluations East Victoria Workshop Anthony Griffiths Former > David Jacobson Chair, Mayor of Rural City of Wangaratta, Community Action for the Chalet Board member and Deputy Chair of Group: Community Advocacy Mid-Year Retreat AVCLP: Chairing effective meetings > Fiona Hammond Chief Financial Officer and Property Development, Facilitators Karlie Langdon and Kim Workshop Kim Scanlon Effective Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Scanlon Governance Management Board: Managing an Looking back, looking forward: the Workshop Jill Briggs Managing Alpine Resort and snow tourism Program so far, Team Challenge, Director, Rural Training Initiatives: Tour Dumu Balcony Café Inspirational book sharing, Goal Risk Management setting, Resilience Strategies, 2018 19 January Fri Wangaratta Offices, Central Wang > Rebecca Crawley Co-Founder, Getting the most from the rest of Thathangathay Foundation the Program, Half year personal and Chrissi Burns, Training evaluations, Giving and receiving Coordinator and Dumu Cafe Social positive and negative feedback, Enterprise Manager Emotional Intelligence. Fri 2 February 2018 2018 2 February Fri Council Chambers Shire Alpine
Fri 24 & Sat 25 November 2017 2017 & Sat 25 November 24 Fri Creek Falls Centre, Gap Alpine YMCA Howmans Agriculture Sponsor DEDJTR Our Region Our Future > Matt Pfahlert Co-founder at the Australian Centre for Rural Sponsor Wodonga TAFE and Australian Regional Leadership Program Entrepreneurship (ACRE): Creating > General Manager, Education & Training and , Graham Hart Chris Rogers opportunity in rural areas Industry and Business Engagement, Wodonga TAFE; Welcome to Wodonga Speaker Panel > Michelle Pardy > Hugh Derwent-Smith Principal, Wodonga Flexible Learning Centre: Creative Riverine Plains Cropping Group: learning in 2018 and beyond > Warwick Long ABC Radio Rural > Craig Heiner CEO, NE Water Balancing community & government expectations reporter: > Mary-Ann Scully Global Sisters, Hume Microbusiness Incubator: Employment The state of farming in the region; sustainability for women > Sam Marwood Co-founder, > Susan Benedyka: Understanding your values Cultivate Farms: Farmers and the Fri 16 February 2017 2017 16 February Fri TAFE Wodonga power of social media Tour DEDJTR Rutherglen: Research Positive Ageing and innovation in agriculture at Sponsor Regional Development Victoria Rutherglen > Associate Professor Dr Sue Hodgkin Deputy Director of the John Richards Tour Agriculture Victoria Centre, La Trobe University: Ageing and Aged Care in Rural and Regional Research Centre and Laboratory Communities by Dr. Catherine Wanjiru Clarke, Morning Tea with Cooinda residents Research Scientist, Biosciences Tour Cooinda Aged Care Division: Research Projects at the > Margaret Aldous Chief Executive / Director of Nursing, Cooinda Aged Care: Centre Providing award winning aged care services > Patrick Glass Founding Board > Neil Stott Director, Benalla Community Health: Welcome and overview of Benalla Member and Board Director, Community Health Mountain Milk and Gundowring > Dr Kathleen Brasher Principal Lead, Age-Friendly Rural Communities, Dairy Farmer: The future of the Northeast Health Wangaratta: Age friendly rural communities Dairy Industry > Leanne Jenvey and Elsa Bolton Albury Wodonga Health Board, Consumer Advisory Committee: Elder Abuse awareness in our communities Fri 2 March 2 March Fri Health Benalla Community 13 April Fri Centre Research Victoria Rutherglen Agriculture 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM 15
Sustainability and Environment Sponsor Winton Wetlands Committee of Management > Dr Gillian Sparkes Victorian Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability: Decision making for our environment’s future > Jim Grant PSM CEO Winton Wetlands COM: The importance of Wetlands, and the Winton Wetlands Project Canberra Study Tour Tour Winton Wetlands hosted by Dave Malone Winton Sponsor Regional Development Victoria Wetlands Site Development Manager Day 1 Panel Presentation Matthew-Charles > Richard Nicholson Four time Paralympian, Australian Institute of Sport: Jones Executive Officer, Total Leadership in Sport Renewable Yackandandah (TRY), Tour Australian Institute of Sport Lizette Salmon Coordinator of Day 2 Wodonga and Albury Towards > Cathy McGowan AO MP Member for Indi: Welcome to Parliament House: Climate Health (WATCH), Charlie Private Members Business - Viewing of Ms Cathy McGowan AO MP presenting Showers Beechworth Food Co-op: private members bill The vision for an Environmentally > The Hon Sussan Ley MP Member for Farrer: Community Leadership Sustainable region > Anthony Brophy Chief of Staff for the Hon. Damian Drum MP, Federal > Chelsea Cherry Program Manager Member for Murray & former Program Coordinator Fairley Leadership Program: Community & Partnerships Community Leadership Hume Region, Department > Rob Harris National Political Reporter, Herald Sun: The influence of the Media in of Environment, Land, Water Politics and Planning (DELWP): Policy Visit The Murray Darling Basin Authority Development and Climate Change > Colin Mues Head of the Science and Knowledge Division, Murray Darling Basin Adaptation Authority: Rural Resources Fri 27 April 2018 April 2018 27 Fri Hub, Winton Wetlands Winton Wetlands Tour Australian War Memorial and Last Post Ceremony Wreath laying by AVCLP participants Event Pop in for a Prosecco Winemakers Federation of Australia & Wines of the Final Retreat King Valley Co-sponsored by Cathy McGowan AO MP Member for Indi, Senator The Sponsor Lindenwarrah at Milawa Hon Anne Ruston Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Lisa Facilitators Susan Benedyka and Chesters MP Shadow Assistant Minister for Rural Regional Australia Karlie Langdon Day 3 Closing the Program Coaching Tour Parliament House and Mentoring, Visioning, > Shane Wright Economics Editor, Western Australian News: Global economics Defining Community Leadership, >The Hon Damien Drum MP Member for Murray: Leadership in Politics Mindfulness, Leadership post the Tour 90 second statements and Parliament Question Time, House of Program, Reviewing the journey, Representatives Gallery Adjourning the Program Meeting with Prime Minister of Australia The Hon Malcom Turnbull MP Tour Senate Sitting Session, Australian Senate 2018 & Sat 12 May 11 May Fri at Milawa Lindenwarrah > David Sullivan Senior Clerk of Committees, Committee Office, Department of the Senate: Understanding the Senate Graduation > Adam Bandt MP Member for Melbourne, The Australian Greens: Representing Key Note Speaker Robyn Moore, Melbourne in Federal Parliament National Patron of Make-A-Wish Day 4 Australia Tour Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House Tour Government House and meeting with His Excellency The Hon Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (retd) The Governor General of Australia Sun 25, Mon 26, Tue 27 and Wed 28 March 2018 2018 March 28 and Wed 27 Tue Sun 25, Mon 26, ACT sites in Canberra Various Thur 24 May 2018, Gateway Gateway 2018, May 24 Thur Hotel, Wangaratta Quality 16 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM
JUDITH AHMAT NATALIE AJAY AIDA BAHARESTANI Managing Director Executive Officer Engineer, Dams and Modelling Watnanda Consulting Winemakers of Rutherglen North East Water
Residence Wodonga Residence Rutherglen Residence Wodonga Sponsor North East Catchment Sponsor Winemakers of Rutherglen Sponsor North East Water Management Authority and the National Community involvement Community involvement Landcare Programme Benalla Auto Club Wodonga Sport & Leisure Centre Community involvement Society of Automotive Engineers Park Run Albury- Wodonga Wodonga Aboriginal Community Monash Motorsport Future goals following AVCLP Future goals following AVCLP Future goals following AVCLP AVCLP has motivated me to be more I wish to be involved in Local Government I plan to represent Rutherglen’s wine involved in the community and to make and work towards encouraging other industry at all levels of government. I society better for people, especially the Aboriginal people to explore business and want to ensure a bright future for the younger generation. entrepreneurial opportunities. people and businesses in our region and I am looking forward to being involved I would like to work towards being on a to advance our winemakers’ sustainability in Committees and Boards that can hospital board and a State Committee in and profile within regional tourism. contribute to the needs of my community. an area that interests me. Also by supporting grassroots motorsport, AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me I hope to open pathways for regional As an immigrant, I spent the first years of employment and economic development. From the very first day of the Program, my new life in Australia building my new AVCLP has allowed me to explore, AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me life. AVCLP helped me to find my place nurture and strengthen my leadership It’s been a privilege to be a part of AVCLP in my community and has showed me style. This Program has given me the 17/18. I’ve become more confident in my several ways that I can help and connect time to reflect, participate and absorb the ability to represent my community, and I’ve with people. knowledge of others and provided many developed an inspiring network of contacts It also inspired me to seek a more senior opportunities to grow as a leader. AVCLP to help me on my journey to become a work role and I am now Senior Dams and has developed my skills and resources better leader and regional advocate. Modelling Engineer for Goulburn Murray which have allowed me to become a more Water. accomplished leader in my community. The Program has opened doors for me that I never knew existed. It’s helped me The Program has opened my eyes My key take-away message find the courage to aim higher and to to different difficulties in society. The The key learnings taken from Amber reach my personal and professional goals, amazing speakers throughout the course Gardner (Tourism North East). particularly in the areas of government showed us different ways to overcome ‘Lead by example and seek opportunities relations and regional development. these difficulties. that align with your passion. Surround My key take-away message I was motivated by volunteers we heard yourself with good people. Collaborate and from who dedicate their time and effort to Assume nothing about the people you share information, meaningfully challenge educate vulnerable young people, so they meet - we’re all capable of greatness and the status quo and maintain a sense of can live a more normal life in society. leadership. Let your passions and values humour’. guide you to achieve your goals. My key take-away message
“I am what I learn.” “The most important factor in being a good leader is listening to people and communicating well.” 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM 17
TANILLE BAILEY MARIA BERRY JOHN CHANTER Team Leader of Operations Volunteer Consumer Representative Rural Reporter GOTAFE The Border Mail
Residence Wangaratta Residence Tangambalanga Residence East Albury Sponsor GOTAFE Sponsor Into Our Hands Foundation Sponsor Albury Northside Chamber of Commerce and Border Trust Community involvement Community involvement Wangaratta Rovers Female Football Health Consumer Representative / Community involvement Club Advocate for Older People Albury Pre-School Future goals following AVCLP Senior Rights Victoria and Australia St Patrick’s Parish School, Albury I will apply my learnings from AVCLP daily Council of the Ageing Future goals following AVCLP in both my professional and personal life. Health Issues Centre After AVCLP I’d like to take on a role I look forward to continuing to establish Gathering of Kindness with an organisation that has a focus my networks and making a vested effort in NSW Ethnic Community on developing confidence and resilience being an advocate for positive change in among our youth. I’d like to work with like- Stop Elder Abuse my local community. I will offer my skills minded people who believe our region is a and knowledge when various community Future goals following AVCLP desirable place to live and raise a family. leadership opportunities arise. I hope to continue to grow and develop all AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me that I am doing and set up an advocacy AVCLP has given me the confidence to service for older people and their carers. By undertaking AVCLP, I have had question what is happening around me the pleasure of listening to some AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me and put my hand up to help. I have learnt incredible individuals, whilst hearing Being gifted with this opportunity to our region has inspiring people making a about inspirational, innovative and self- participate in this Program through a difference every day across many fields, less projects that are currently being scholarship has been life-changing. and together can be a powerful force for undertaken within our communities for the positive change. We can learn so much Having such diversity and exposure to the benefit of others. I can’t help but want to about our diverse communities by actively regions boutique leadership presenters get involved! listening to others and taking inspiration through AVCLP has been the best training Being around like-minded people, I have from those who are leading in the face of and learning experience I have ever had been challenged to look within and to think adversity. the honour and privilege to be a part of. about what I can do differently to be the My key take-away message catalyst for the change I wish to seek. It has also assisted me to gain paid The Program has pushed me beyond my employment and I am currently working at Do not compromise your values, they are comfort zone and allowed me time to take Australian Unity Service as a Coordinator the guideposts to help keep you on the a breath, which in turn has given me the for Aged Care and Disability Home Care right path. confidence to seek out new opportunities. Services. I am looking forward to seeing what the My key take-away message future holds. Leadership can come from all levels. My key take-away message If you believe, you can achieve. Being a leader is about following your passions, practicing confident humility and realising that failure is a part of every success. We are all leaders on our own journey.
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ALICE COLCLOUGH LISA DEKELING LIBBY DOWLING Dairy Farmer Teacher Manager Mitta Park Partnership Chiltern Primary School Dowling Brothers Yarrawonga
Residence Tallangatta South Residence Wangaratta Residence Yarrawonga Sponsor The Gardiner Foundation Sponsor June Canavan Foundation Sponsor Dowling Brothers Yarrawonga Community involvement Community involvement Community involvement Tallandoon CFA Wangaratta Runners Inc. AIM Breakfast Team Tallangatta Kindergarten and Early Regional Coordinator HeartKids Yarrawonga Health Community Learning Years Australia Advisory Board Future goals following AVCLP Future goals following AVCLP Sacred Heart Parish Volunteer I will continue to welcome and embrace I will continue to serve my local community Future goals following AVCLP in my current volunteer leadership roles. the diversity within my community. I have been accepted onto the Victorian By combining my passions of running and Connecting people together brings about Rural Women’s Network and know that I HeartKids, I am currently in the process of the best ideas and outcomes and I look will be a more effective contributor due creating a winery tourism running event forward to contributing in areas I am to AVCLP. I will consider all future offers as a charity fundraiser, and I have applied passionate about. more thoughtfully before dismissing for a position on a local school Board. AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me or accepting them. I also hope to take I have also applied for a Churchill on a greater mentoring role within my The Program has allowed me to step Fellowship to explore winery fun run community. outside my day to day world. It has events internationally, so that I can bring encouraged me to embrace diversity, the concept back to our region. AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me face challenges and gain a behind the This Program has opened my eyes to AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me scenes look at community projects that the possibilities of what I am capable of are making a difference in our region. AVCLP has given me the skills, knowledge, achieving within my community. It has I have learnt about opportunities in our confidence and key networking links to awakened me to many issues around communities and have gained the skills be an effective community leader. From me that I was not aware of, or had not to meaningfully contribute. A key learning the guidance received throughout the considered in great detail. I believe that it has been to value being in the moment Program, I was able to turn a successful has increased my confidence in my ability and to be mindful. Facebook running group into a Committee to approach others and to discuss a wider - run registered Not-for-Profit community My key take-away message variety of important issues with greater group. empathy and interest. I will be more willing Leadership comes in all shapes, spirits and The Program has given me the ability to to put my thoughts forward in the future voices. Understanding different leadership believe that I can make my dreams come and to listen to differing views openly. styles and working with them is so true. valuable. Inspiring those around you is the My key take-away message essence to connecting and progressing. My key take-away message If you want to do something, there Once you discover their story you realise “Never underestimate your ability to are plenty of people out there with the that every person has something to offer; influence another to make a positive information and experience you need to it’s a matter of finding it and seeing it. change” Paralympian Richard Nicholson. make things happen. Ask the question and you never fully know what someone has been through and what experiences they may be able to bring to the table. Be open to that.
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SVEN ERIKSON JULIA FITZ-GERALD ASHLEE FITZPATRICK Recreation Officer Customer Service Officer, Mansfield & Youth Residential Care Officer Indigo Shire Council District Community Bank, Bendigo Bank Junction Support Services
Residence Mt Beauty Residence Mansfield Residence Wangaratta Sponsor Indigo Shire Council Sponsor Mansfield & District Community Community involvement Bank, Bendigo Bank Community involvement Wangaratta High School Parents and Friends Association – President Falls Creek SES Community involvement Gateway Health Disabled WinterSport Australia Meals on Wheels Zonta Team Mt Beauty MTB Club Relay for Life Relay for Life Future goals following AVCLP Future goals following AVCLP Sponsor Brown Brothers and Denis Tricks I will take a long-term view of how I can I would like to obtain a Board position Scholarship contribute to the community organisations within my local community and use I work with both in my working life and my networking and leadership skills to Future goals following AVCLP support ongoing community involvement. the community I live in. I wish to support My future goals following my AVCLP I would also like to utilise the knowledge I younger people in our communities who journey will be to keep following my have gained from AVCLP to enable me to want to contribute and make positive motivations, always be active anywhere in progress in my career. change. Australia (wherever my life may take me) AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me and to keep an open mind. I will always help and motivate youth to get involved, AVCLP has equipped me with the The Program has provided me with the and help grow a future prosperous ability to become a better listener and confidence and ambition to become a regional Australia. communicator with others, in professional leader within my community, and to environments, personally and when continue to step out of my comfort zone AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me to achieve my goals. AVCLP reminded me interacting with my local community. I am very honoured to be a participant that everyone has a story, and it takes I have gained a new position in my of AVCLP 2017/18 as I transition from a a variety of personality types to make a workplace as Community Development youth to an adult. AVCLP has challenged successful team. Coordinator and I have learnt to me for the better, to see the bigger picture understand myself more. The Program I have been exposed to a variety of and the pathway I want to take in life. has given me tools to strive to be the best leaders across the region, giving me the The concept of a good leader and good version I can be of me. opportunity to step into their circle and find leadership, and the difference between out how others have dealt with challenges My key take-away message management vs leadership has been a key to achieve success. learning. I have learnt that you don’t need to be in Most of all, I have been inspired by fellow a position of responsibility to exemplify AVCLP has inspired me to take chances course participants and their collective leadership. It can come from all of us, and get outside of my comfort zone and support throughout the AVCLP experience. especially when we reflect on our own to challenge myself personally and to find intent, attitude and values, making a choice My key take-away message my WHY. Since joining AVCLP I have been successful in gaining a role as a Councillor to stand up and stick to them. Leadership is about people – with The Rural City of Wangaratta which understanding personalities and utilising has been such a rewarding experience. individual’s skills and strengths. Be present. My key take-away message Find your WHY, keep an open mind and always challenge yourself.
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JANE GEHRIG KELLY HARWOOD HEIDI HODGE Office Manager Economic Development Support Worker Tourism and Customer Service Operator TSS Advisory (Owner Operator) Rural City of Wangaratta Council Towong Shire Council
Residence Milawa Residence Wangaratta Residence Khancoban Sponsor TSS Advisory Sponsor Rural City of Wangaratta Council Sponsor Towong Shire Council & Brown Brothers Community involvement Community involvement I look forward to becoming more involved North East Tac Tics – Tourette’s Community involvement in the community I live in and to make a Support Group I am looking forward to using the skills, difference in the lives of those who face knowledge and motivation that I have Future goals following AVCLP disadvantage in our region. gained to discover where I can best I am excited to continue to develop my assist my local community and make a Future goals following AVCLP skills in my workplace in a leadership difference. I see myself supporting the work of a Not- capacity and to create themes through for-Profit organisation in our community event planning that can bring awareness Future goals following AVCLP that advocates for and supports vulnerable to equality, diversity and issues in my local I plan on using the skills and knowledge people in our region. community. that I have gained through AVCLP to challenge myself personally and in my new I would like to continue with my interest AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me in financial counselling, particularly role as Team Leader of Customer Service Through completing the AVCLP, I supporting women. at Towong Shire Council. have gained the confidence to put my I look forward to continuing to build upon ideas into action. I have since created AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me the networks that AVCLP has assisted me a support group for families of children AVCLP has encouraged me to discover to create throughout the course and to with Tourette’s syndrome, and now have my strengths, work on my weaknesses contribute back to the local community. the skills to look at the bigger picture and question how I can best help others. AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me for advocating for people dealing with I have met some amazing and inspiring disabilities. people during this Program. I have had The Program has motivated me to keep experiences that I never would have had thinking about the complex nature of the AVCLP also inspired me to seek a if it weren’t for AVCLP. This Program has world we live in today. It has inspired me senior position at Council as the Events made me realise that I CAN actually help to start doing more and stepping out of my Team Leader which I was successful in others and make a difference. I’ve learnt comfort zone to make our communities a achieving. that real leaders are ordinary people better place to live now and in the future. My self-confidence to take action when with extraordinary determination and It has also introduced me to a group of required, say “NO” when required and motivation. AVCLP has inspired me to set inspirational people who all live within strive to develop a work/life balance has new goals. For me, AVCLP has been an my region to resource and connect with. been a blessing. I feel motivated to make amazing life experience and an opportunity Gaining of a position as a Community changes, advocate effectively and become that I will forever be grateful for. Support Worker at Gateway Health has a voice for those that need it. been a welcome highlight of AVCLP for My key take-away message My key take-away message me. A true leader has the confidence to You need to create the world you want to stand alone, the courage to make tough My key take-away message live in. decisions and the compassion to listen to Aspire not to have more, but to be more, the needs of others. get involved and give it a go. You don’t have to be front and centre to demonstrate leadership. 2018 AVCLP PROGRAM 21
DAVE JENSON KERRYN LEE KYM LOECHEL Area Chief Ranger Diary Manager Policy and Quality Coordinator Community Parks Victoria Office of Cathy McGowan AO MP Nursing, Northeast Health Wangaratta
Residence Wodonga Residence Wangaratta Residence Wangaratta Sponsor Parks Victoria Sponsors Cathy McGowan AO MP and Sponsor Northeast Health Wangaratta Susan Benedyka Community involvement Community involvement Wodonga Raiders Junior Football Club Community involvement For the past year I have dedicated my Wodonga Wolves Basketball Cathedral College Parents and Friends personal time to focus on AVCLP and my young family. AVCLP has taught to me the Wodonga Basketball Association Wangaratta Women in Leadership importance of being an active member Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Outdoor School Bogong within my community and I am keen to Uniting Church Annual Christmas Day Future goals following AVCLP explore what support I can provide on Lunch completion of the program. Having not been in the region long, AVCLP has provided a great introduction to the Future goals following AVCLP Future goals following AVCLP challenges, issues and initiatives within I look forward to bringing my improved My future goals following ACVLP will be North East and Regional Victoria. Within skills and confidence to the organisations to become an active member within my my organisation I aim to use this expanded I am already involved with and seeking community. AVCLP has taught me the knowledge and network to be more new opportunities for involvement in my importance of being involved and following connected to the communities we serve. community. a passion. I will pursue being a member Beyond work, AVCLP has inspired me AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me of a Board or a Committee where I can to get involved in my local community in utilise my knowledge of health and policy Growing up in the area, I thought I knew areas of interest and where I believe I can guidelines writing. a lot about the region however AVCLP contribute. has opened my eyes to issues facing our AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me communities that I wasn’t aware of. I have AVCLP has inspired me to look within Taking part in AVCLP has challenged learned about the many organisations myself, be aware of my own personal me to look closely at my personal and and people who are doing great things to traits and how my strengths can be best professional strengths and identify how improve our communities. utilised within a team. By allowing me to I can use these to inspire, mentor and I have been so inspired by my fellow have a better understanding of myself develop other upcoming leaders. course participants’ knowledge and life AVCLP has provided me with the self It has provided me with the confidence experience and it has been a privilege confidence to pursue my personal and to engage more with communities both for me to take this “journey” with them. professional goals. AVCLP has lit a passion where I live and within the broader North The Program has boosted my confidence in me to become actively involved within East. The Program has also reinforced to put my hand up, ask questions, put my community and has provided me that we should never jump to conclusions myself forward and to find my voice. I with the knowledge on how this can be about someone at face value. No matter have realised how blessed I am in so achieved through effective leadership. many aspects of my life. Taking the time how someone looks or acts, you never My key take-away message truly know what’s happening in their lives to establish a set of personal core values You need to be actively involved to make or what experiences have defined who has clarified my long term goals and has a difference within your community, put they are today. motivated me to achieve them. your hand up, take opportunities as they My key take-away message My key take-away message present themselves…because if you do not Leadership is the right combination of You don’t need a fancy title to be a do it, who will? behaviour and communication. To get the leader – we are all potential leaders. Be most out of people, pick their best traits, your authentic self and find leadership reinforce positive behaviour, listen and care. opportunities that align with your passions.
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--- SWATHI MAHENDRAN CELIA PIESSE DAN PURCELL Grain Export Agent Project Coordinator, Sport North East Sport & Recreation Officer Swathi Mahendran The Centre for Continuing Education Mansfield Shire Council
Residence Albury Residence Wangaratta Residence Mansfield Sponsor Australian Alpine Valleys Sponsor June Canavan Foundation Sponsor Mansfield Shire Council Agribusiness Forum Community involvement Community involvement Community involvement Wangaratta Rovers Women’s I work closely with a diverse range of local Business Wodonga Football Team sport and recreation clubs through my role Albury Wodonga Entrepreneurial book Wangaratta Rovers U12 Girls Football with Council. club Program Future goals following AVCLP Future goals following AVCLP Future goals following AVCLP I look forward to implementing the skills I want to be involved in child protection I plan to establish a female football league learnt through AVCLP to better my services and make major changes that will in Wangaratta using a sustainable model ongoing work in building participation and actually have an impact on the betterment that will ensure females from 8 years sustainability of grass-roots sports and of the children who are in need. onwards have access to play football in a recreation. I would like to focus on growing my fun and positive environment in years to AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me come. export agency and becoming a well The Program has exposed me to so known exporter as well as my new role AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me many terrific industries, individuals and as a Residential Care Worker at Junction AVCLP has given me the opportunity to organisations in our region that I wouldn’t Support Services. meet a number of amazing presenters normally have a crossover with. AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me who have opened my eyes to the Listening to many stories of how My perspective about growth and possibilities an individual with an idea can individuals and communities have stood embracing change has developed, and achieve. up to take charge of their own future has my professional and personal goals seem The Program has taken me to places been both moving and inspiring. closer than ever to achieving. Immersing I hadn’t previously experienced, and The Program has challenged me and myself in the Program has given me a provided insight into our region and the taken me out of my comfort zone time wider perspective of our region and the challenges it faces going forward. and time again, but in doing so taught me opportunities it provides us. Throughout I am grateful to have met my fellow many skills to be a better leader in my this journey, I have realised what my participants and admire their current community. interests and strengths are, which has achievements and future ambitions. It’s been an absolute pleasure getting to helped me grow into the person I am know all the participants in the course and My key take-away message today. I look forward to staying in contact with Don’t just talk about the issue, do My key take-away message them both professionally and personally. something positive about it, because if you When an individual is put in a challenging don’t – who else will? My key take-away message situation, and when completely immersed A popular quote from this year’s cohort in the situation, transformation happens. has been “if not you, then who?”. This Then one day you will be able to achieve quote illustrates how regular people the goal, which you thought was once from all kinds of backgrounds can have a impossible. profound impact on community. All you need is a purpose and some passion.
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--- EMMA WILLIAMSON NICOLA WINTER KIM WOOSNAM Community Services Manager Teacher Alpine School Campus, Nurse Unit Manager Lutheran Aged Care Albury The School for Student Leadership Benalla Health
Residence Killawarra Residence Bright Residence Yarrawonga Community involvement Sponsor The School for Student Sponsor Benalla Health Leadership Wangaratta Agricultural Society Community involvement Killawarra CFA Community involvement Yarrawonga District Football Netball Rehabilitation and Health Monitoring Bright Community Garden Yarrawonga Netball Club Unit, District 23 CFA Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group Ignite Life Church Show Horse Council of Australia Future goals following AVCLP Cobram District Junior Soccer Student Exchange Australia Association I will endeavour to continue my ACSA Community Advisory Committee involvement with local Landcare and Yarrawonga Scout Group Member Community Garden groups and use my Cobram Anglican Grammar School Future goals following AVCLP leadership skills to enrich and further Future goals following AVCLP these organisations. I also hope to expand I know that I want to be an advocate for My immediate goals are to continue my networks within the Alpine Shire with our community and region, in particular in supporting my local community groups the possibility of obtaining a place on a the areas of health, aged care, education, with my skills and expertise in networking Board of Management. disability and agriculture. I hope to find a and leadership. I would also like to join place in our community where I can make AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me the CAGS Board as I’ve held a position of a real difference. The Program has inspired me to continue School Councillor at my children’s previous school. I’ll attain post graduate studies in AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me to pursue leadership opportunities in my local community and explore possibilities Business Management to complement I now have the skills and improved I never would have thought imaginable. my suite of clinical qualifications, with the confidence to ignite leadership AVCLP has also given me the confidence focus on attaining an executive role in the opportunities and continue my leadership to seek out further opportunities both Healthcare industry. journey. I feel I am a better me and professionally and personally, to mentor therefore able to be a better leader. I have AVCLP inspired, changed & motivated me others and share with them my knowledge learnt from some inspirational, everyday The definition of inspiration is a sudden and experience. I believe that this people that believe that they can change or brilliant idea. The definition I found to newfound enthusiasm for personal growth the world. I have learnt so much about be the fundamental core of the AVCLP will continue with me for the rest of my our wonderful region and feel privileged to Program, is the process of being mentally life. have accessed some truly amazing leaders stimulated to do or feel. AVCLP was and shared this experience with some My key take-away message INSPIRATIONAL, providing a banquet exceptional people. The most powerful thing you can do is be of speakers and opportunities that were wonderfully stimulating and insightful. My key take-away message yourself. Don’t try and emulate something you’re not: people recognize authenticity. The up close and personal time with Align our values with what we do, keep the speakers during the Melbourne and true to our integrity, and combine what Canberra study tours were a unique you’re passionate about with what you are opportunity that will have a lasting effect good at. Through honesty, integrity and on the trajectory of my career for years to communication you will encourage people come! to follow. My key take-away message The true strength of leadership is measured by the growth and productivity of the team that joins you on the journey.
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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu 2018 AVCLP IN FOCUS 25
The Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program enhances the leadership capacity of North East Victoria and Border regions. Participants develop: • Their personal leadership skills • A broad knowledge of the region • A network of leadership contacts
If not you, then who If not now, then when? John Lewis 26 2018 SHORT COURSES
Short courses and workshops
Alpine Valleys Community Leadership delivers a range of short courses and skills workshops in response to community and industry needs, in addition to the delivery of its Annual Program. An expanded range of short courses and workshops was delivered this year.
Governance training for DELWP AICD Governance Foundations Committees of Management for Not-for-Profit Directors
Developed as a pilot program for Victoria, Alpine Valleys Community Leadership and in consultation with staff from the has proudly delivered this course in Department of Environment Land Water partnership with the Australian Institute of and Planning, Alpine Valleys Community Company Directors annually since 2015 Leadership designed and delivered a attracting people serving or about to serve two-stage Governance program for Hume on regional Boards and Committees of region Committees of Management of Management. DELWP facilities. This year, the popular one-and-a-half- The first stage involved governance day course was delivered in Benalla and training for Committee of Management provided participants with Australian members from a range of small hall Institute of Company Directors accredited committees, recreation reserves and training. public buildings. Participants examined The course has been instrumental topics such as: for people who seek to develop their The role of DELWP Committees of governance and leadership skills capacity Management to better serve on our regional Boards and Legal structures of Committees of Committees. Management The elements of good governance Attracting and retaining volunteer Committee members Successful grant writing
The second stage included the delivery of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Governance Foundations for Not- for-Profit Directors training, augmented to contain case studies and legal advice in line with DELWP policies and procedures.
The training was delivered at a range of venues from Seymour through to Wodonga, with more than 200 community members participating. 2018 SHORT COURSES 27
Community Landcare and Country Fire Authority Agriculture Leadership Leadership Workshops Program- Alumni Masterclass Alpine Valleys Community Leadership has For the past three years Alpine Valleys been pleased to develop it relationship Community Leadership has worked with the Country Fire Authority through with partners Northeast Catchment the design and delivery of tailored training Management Authority, Goulburn Broken for the organisation. This year AVCL staff Catchment Management Authority and delivered a workshop for young CFA Goulburn Murray Community Leadership volunteers with the intention of developing to deliver a Leadership Program for strategies for the attraction retention and people working in the Natural Resource development of the next generation of CFA Management and Agriculture sectors. leaders.
This year graduates of the initial programs The workshop attracted 25 people from were invited to a two-day Masterclass across the region and provided a voice to in Beechworth and 24 people accepted senior management about the needs of the invitation. High profile guest speakers young CFA volunteers. including Cathy McGowan MP AO, Judy Brewer AO and Professor Tim Reeves, Alpine Valleys Community Leadership reflected on their leadership journeys, was also invited to present workshops at whilst facilitators Chris Mirams and a combined CFA and State Emergency Gary Saliba encouraged each participant Service conference for regional to reflect on their achievements since Community Engagement Officers. Two graduating from the program. workshops were delivered: Public Speaking and Presentation skills, with The highlight of the Masterclass was a more than 50 people attending each of the presentation and workshop on Design-Led workshops. thinking by visiting Professor Hamish Gow from Massey University, New Zealand. Participants left inspired and motivated to facilitate positive change within the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management sectors. 28 2018 SHORT COURSES
LBGTIQ+ Community This program has really Leadership Program inspired me to be a good Amazing, full on, Alpine Valleys Community Leadership in and knowledgeable leader incredible. Such partnership with Gateway Health, Way Out Wodonga, and Hume Phoenix were in the LGBTIQ+ community, an amazing experience. delighted to deliver regional Victoria’s first especially in rural Victoria The content was amazing, ever Community Leadership Program for our LGBTIQ+ community members. I got so much information, and all the presenters connections, and resources The program was delivered over two brought so much weekends in February and March 2018 out of the four days. I highly knowledge and passion. with twenty-three participants drawn recommend that this course from across North East Victoria and the is repeated in the future. Border, ranging in ages from 16 to 60.
Delivered soon after the culmination of Tailored training solutions Australia’s marriage equality debate, the program reenergized the participants in Alpine Valleys Community Leadership their advocacy for equality for community is now able to offer tailored training members from this region’s LGBTIQ+ solutions for community organisations, communities. businesses and Boards and Committees. Any income that is generated from this The program also developed the work is used to support and supplement framework for a connected network our Annual Program. We welcome of leaders and enhanced each approaches from community groups that participants’ personal leadership and would like to work with us to develop resilience skills set. training that addresses leadership issues within their organisations. Feedback about the program from participants was outstanding and included comments such as: 2018 SHORT COURSES 29
Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. John F. Kennedy
AVCLP Leadership Skills University Learning pathways workshop series The first graduates of Charles Sturt Drawing on its extensive bank of facilitators University’s Regional Community Leadership and program supporters, Alpine Valleys Program, delivered out of its Wangaratta Community Leadership has provided Regional Study Centre, will be acknowledged leadership skills training each month that is “a at this year’s AVCLP Graduation. Designed little bit different”. The topics have been broad through a collaboration between Alpine ranging, and have included topics such as: Valleys Community Leadership and CSU, Personal branding the program offers AVCLP Alumni credits Public speaking in the CSU program via Recognition of their Grant writing Prior Learning. The program takes a deeper Community Advocacy look at aspects of the AVCLP and prepares Coaching and Mentoring participants for further study pathways at a Reading Board Financial papers post graduate level. Now, an AVCLP graduate can be given a boost into post graduate Due to popular demand Reading Board studies that could conceivably take them all Financial papers workshop was delivered the way through to PHD level studies, with all twice. study undertaken within our region.
The groups were made up of partcipants Latrobe University has also mapped the from the Alumni of AVCLP, our short courses competencies achieved by participants in as well as community groups connected to the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program and is now offering Recognition of They provided the opportunity for people to Prior Learning credits into their Masters of continue to refine their skills and enabled Business Administration (MBA) course. access to affordable training providing the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership is capacity to learn within the region. proud to be working collaboratively with our regional tertiary education institutions to develop a range of further study options for graduates. By doing so, we are increasing the number of educated leaders in our region and encouraging graduates of our Annual Program to continue to live, work and learn locally. 30 2018 VRCLP
Victorian Regional Community Leadership Programs
The Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program is one of ten Community Leadership Programs that serve the regional areas of Victoria. These programs form the membership of the Victorian Regional Community Leadership Programs Association and have a Secretariat based in Ballarat.
The Vision of the Association is: Leaders in Leadership | Supporting we... the development of Victoria’s - Develop and support regionally relevantCommunity Leaders We leaders Develop and support - Connect people through our extensive WE GROW regionally relevant leaders WE EMPOWER The ten Community Leadership leadership networks CAPABILITY Connect people through our extensive PEOPLE -Enable strong empowered Communities leadership networks Programs support each other through the Through to be influential delivery of Enable strong empowered communities - Developing a new generation of leaderswith Governance and Program and a make quality - Comprehensive coverage of rural and Through positive development, with the aim of experiential regional Victoria Developing a new generation of leaders difference in leadership - Diversity of participation that reflect ourcollectively delivering exceptional their community programs Comprehensive coverage of rural and regional communities leadership programs to rural and Victoria - Supporting retention of skilled regional regional Victorians. Diversity of participation that reflect our workers communities VRCLP members have an alumnus Supporting retention of skilled regional workers of over 3,500 leaders who have the opportunity to continually develop their skills and networks through WE FOSTER WE inspire participation in an ever-increasing CONNECTIONS confidence through excellence in networking, and optimism while generating sound outcomes range of workshops, master classes engagement and collaboration for individuals and their communities and regional leadership events. 2018 AVCLP ALUMNI 31
AVCLP Alumni Initiatives
Alumni Scholarship Fund Alumni Engagement Committee Sixty people attended this luncheon and were treated to Ms Nixon’s thoughts on leadership; The 2015-16 AVCLP cohort established In 2017 the Alumni Engagement Committee and particularly women leading. the AVCLP Alumni ‘Pay It Forward’ was established with a vision to develop a Scholarship fund. It was created in the well-connected and vibrant AVCLP Alumni. The Committee has established a closed spirit of giving back to the community Facebook group for AVCLP Alumni, that Consisting of AVCLP Alumni that represent through the provision of a scholarship for serves as a mechanism to share leadership different AVCLP programs over the years, the an aspiring leader in the following year’s resources and ideas, to celebrate stories and group wants to implement a range of initiatives Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Alumni achievement. All our AVCLP Alumni for networking, leadership development, and Program. are encouraged to join this network. personal and professional growth and to Now, our current participants join with our celebrate the success of Alumni. In 2018 the Alumni Scholarship Fund and Alumni to create fundraising opportunities, the Alumni Engagement Subcommittee will The group launched with a networking Sunday and with the addition of generous merge their efforts to continue their mission lunch at the Plough Inn, Tarrawingee that donations received by community of offering our Alumni a range of networking attracted 35 graduates from across the years. members, the fund has been able to events and professional learning opportunities. support two participants to complete the A long leisurely lunch provided graduates and Alpine Valleys Community Leadership their families the opportunity to connect and Program so far. share stories.
This year the AVCLP Alumni and A leadership luncheon was held at the participants have conducted a Bunnings Gateway Quality Hotel Wangaratta, featuring BBQ and have worked together to plan former Victorian Chief Commissioner of other future fundraising opportunities. Police, Christine Nixon. 32 2018 AVCLP ALUMNI
AVCLP 1999 2002 2003 Alumni Lachlan Campbell David Bell Mandy Allen Neil Clydsdale Jenny Bradley Owen Bassett Jenny Evans Jill Breadon James Burgess Nola Evans John Bridges David Briggs The first Alpine Valleys Community Mark Felton Rob Carolane Debbie Corbett Leadership Program was Simon Glass Lyn Coulston Yvonne Evans Irene Grant Faith Damm Karen Hayes delivered during 1998-1999. Since Roger Haddrell Marian Dowling Karen Jones Tracey Hooper Bruce Dwerryhouse Kristy McCormick then seventeen further Annual Don Jackson Rick Felton Marilyn McKenzie- Jocelyn Lyon Helen Haines McHarg Leadership Programs have been Mick McInerney Bev Hoffmann Leesa Milne Kevin Murphy delivered, creating a strong Dianne Mangan Phil Howard Philippa Noble Heather Ingpen Betty Murtagh network of 367 AVCLP Alumni Marion Rak Veronica Lanigan David Ryan Michael Ressom Shaun Lawlor Graham Scott contributing to their communities Grant Scale Denis Martin MariJana Southern John Stapleton across North East Victoria and Jon Temby Steve Morell Maureen Titcumb Lucy Pizzini Tanya Tatulaschwili Border regions and beyond. Shane Wright Graeme Pollard Geoff Turnbull Jo Saggers With the addition of this year’s Rob Steel graduates we will reach 391 AVCLP Rainier Van Dyk Alumni. 2010 2011 2012
Mary Anderson Luke Brock Jacqui Bright Jenny Ashby Leanne Bussell AnnMaree Christian Graeme Blake Ashley Campbell Tracey Cooper Gwenda Canty -Brown Garry Corcoran Matthew Charles - Kevin Cosgriff Sandra Dalton Jones Karen Daglish Kevin de Henin Anthony Cole Pat Doyle Deb Donkers Never doubt that Ross Grant Adele Earl Julie Folan Alice Gratton Racheal Edis Judy Griffiths Cherie Gottschling Emma Avery Bridie Guy a small group of Tegan Lithgow Cheryl Impink Lauren Landman Helen Langborne Andrew McGranahan Narelle Martin thoughtful, committed Lauren McCully Kate Marshall Sara Reid Emma McPherson Leon Newton Sandra Ross citizens can change Shane Martin Austin Nicholas Grant Saunders Diane Martin Sally Rodgers Kate Simpson Wendy Porter Birgit Schonafinger Bart Smith the world; indeed, Judith Samways Faye Smart Cheryl Smith Charmaine Stefani Melanie Walker Michael Vanderzee it’s the only thing that Craig Turton Karen van de Sande Helen Vey Maree Warnett Bindy Welsh ever has. Bronwen Wilson Margaret Mead 2018 AVCLP ALUMNI 33
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Anneshka Brown Helen Al Helwani Neil Aird Helen Allan Roy Baird Sue Arndt Wayne Donehue Janet Bell John Antonello Tracey Appleby Robert Bon Gillian Belle Tracey Farrant Andrew Briggs Tammy Atkins Susan Bull Felicity Brooke Sandy Belgre Phillip Gardner Erin Brooks Allan Findlay Paul Brady Tim Clune Brett Bevan Phil Garoni Trish Curtis Will Flamsteed Jeff Carboon Kerry Craig Malcolm Bradbury Roger Gregory Graham Daglish Lynn Gibson Angela Craven Shane Downie Julia Cocks Andrew Holm Lauren Fearne Paul Greaves Sarah Daniell Sarah Flamsteed Kym Goodman Gavin Kelly Kevin Freeman Anthony Griffiths Trish Gallagher David Guy Catherine Hattersley David Kidd Kate Green Kris Harrison Leanne Harris Gwen Holford Phil Horner Carol Hill Christine Jewell Chris Hepner Anne Hiskins Carolyn Humby Paul Horton Michele Lee Sue Leavold Kaye Hildebrand Lynne Jones Melissa Ivone Gayle Hughes Barry McIntosh Sonia Lewis Nell Kell Jacinta Ludeman Barbara Martin Brian Jones Henry McKenzie Sue McCabe Catherine Kent Sue Lukins Lisa McInerney Grant Jones Colleen O’Brien Gabriele Moritz Jan Kowarzik Jackie Mooney Kerry Moylan Justin King Tracy Pirie Gary Nicholls David Larkman Anthony Nicholson Cristina Perra Lisa Mangelsdorf Deb Randich Katie Park Renee Palmer Michele Padbury Alison Pockley Chris Morris Pamela Simpson Doug Paton Elaine Paton Tony Rebetzke Greta Quinlivan Kelvin Neal Chloe Southern Hugh Paton Mary Prowse Leonard Redfern Vicki Robinson Matthew O’Connell Michelle Wilkinson Sue Salau Judy Seymour Helen Robinson Lizette Salmon Colleen Reynolds Robert Williams Peter Scales Caitlin Sheehan Shay Simpson Kim Scanlon Wayne Rotherham Ralph Scalzo Aaron Vanegmond Travis Smith Celia Turnbull Joanne Ryan Paul Sladdin Debbie Watts Christopher Tate Julie Wilkins Kristy Youman
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Tessa Archbold Elisha Barry Deanne Burge Margaret Anderson Luke Chilcott Charlotte Bissett Paul Blackshaw Michelle Burrowes Lisa Basler Helen Clark Deanne Campbell- Steven Burke Jane Carney Catriona Brown Catherine Wanjiru Brown Lisa Cartledge Bronwyn Chapman Nicola Burns Clarke Suz Christison John Cavedon Matthew Currie Simon Crase Sandra Duffy Lyn Clark Elizabeth Frazer Vidura Delpitiya Michelle Critchley Karen Gunner Chris Cumming Jemma Galvin Mark Ditcham Ange Davidson Benjamin Hawkins Michael Donehue Sally Hayden Elizabeth Ellis Kellie Davies Will Jermey Stephen Gemmill Michelle Hudson Dianne Ferguson Emma Ghys Alison Lloyd Craig Grant Jeanie Keeton Tahni Froudist Victoria Griffiths Troy Mahoney Angela Harders Richard Merton Jenny Griffiths Lauralee Hogg Katie Moore Joanne Hughes Trish Mom Sue Harris Renae Johns Nicole Murphy Cate Kirk Martina Moore Allan Hooper Ben Kneebone Richard Paschke Kitty Knappstein Kerrie Mountford Nicholas Jordan Rosie Koop Chris Rodgers Lisa Linton Craig Murphy Owen Lappin Renee Leary Tammy Smith Michael Nardella Kyle Oxley Kirsten Lingard Erin O’connor Jqueline Smith Kevin Newton Will Read Steven Martin Jason Perna Nicole Stephens Mayssa Powell Tania Weller Bonnie Mcintosh Carolyn Sammon Kimberly Taylor Bruce Ray Anthony Wilson Kerryn Mitchell Victoria Schmidt Ryan Thomas Peter Sacco Brendan White Courtney Naughton Allan Thrum Shane Tucker Jenny Sinnott Gary Wingrave Lucy O’Dwyer Courtney Ward - Amy Van De Ven Jennie Star Elise Wood Kevin Powell Jackson Tamara Watson Vanessa Stitz Rigtje Raadsveld Andrew Whitehead Jackie Thompson Fiona Wigg Geraldine Torpy 34 2018 AVCLP HONORARY GRADUATE AVCLP Honorary Graduate Award
Each recipient has:
Significantly advanced the development of community leadership within the region and/or
Made significant contributions to the community through demonstration of exceptional leadership and/or
Contributed outstanding service to the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program
Barry Sullivan | 2017 Anne Shaw | 2016 Neil Clydsdale | 2014 A board member from 1999–2007, Barry Anne was AVCLP’s Executive Officer A graduate of the first AVCLP Program and has also been one of AVCLP’s most popular from 2001 through to 2008, nurturing the long-serving Board member, Neil has been a presenters every year. His presentations leadership potential of 149 of our AVCLP passionate advocate for the Program in Upper about leadership in business, and his graduates. Anne is recognised as an integral Murray communities. personable presentation style have left a part of AVCLP’s long-term success. positive lasting impression on our participants. Bernard Young | 2013 Martin Carlson OAM | 2015 Bernard was instrumental in successfully Graham Nickless | 2016 Martin is the Chair of the Hugh Williamson gaining funding and support for the Program Foundation and a long-time supporter and in its early years, without which the Program Graham is widely regarded as the catalyst for sponsor of Community Leadership Programs would have folded. the creation of the AVCLP. The strength of across Victoria, including AVCLP. the organisation is a testament to Graham’s vision, strategic thinking, love of the region David Roff | 2012 David served on the AVCLP Board from and persistent advocacy. Nerida Kerr | 2014 A founding Board member of AVCLP, Nerida 2003-2010, Chairing AVCLP from 2006-2010. played a key roll in developing the governance Under David’s leadership, AVCLP increased its of the organisation, and seeking ongoing profile and sustainability. funding for its operations. 2018 AVCLP LOOKING AHEAD 35
ALPINE VALLEYS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 2018 - 2019
• Alpine Valleys Community Leadership will develop and strengthen relationships with partnering organisations that share our values and vision, to bring innovative leadership programs to our region and beyond.
• We will continue to provide professional and networking opportunities for our Alumni, so that they are encouraged to stay engaged with Alpine Valleys Community Leadership.
• We will acknowledge the achievements of our Alumni, and publicly celebrate their successes.
• We will strive for continued excellence in the delivery of our flagship program, the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program, and ensure that the Program remains responsive to the needs of our participants and our communities.
• We will maintain support and advocacy for the development of regionally relevant leaders. Kim Scanlon Executive Officer Wang Central 15-17 Ely St, Wangaratta 3677
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Karlie Langdon Program Coordinator Wang Central 15-17 Ely St, Wangaratta 3677
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